Deck 1 Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
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conspire
A
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
устраивать заговор
2
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felony
A
уголовное преступление
3
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hallway
A
коридор
4
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cot
A
кроватка, хижина
5
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hawk
A
хищная птица
6
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candor
A
откровенность
7
Q
attaboy
A
молод`ец
8
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Odor
A
Smell, unpleasant smell
9
Q
Scent
A
Smell, pleasant smell
10
Q
Aphrodisiac
A
A food, drink or drug that stimulates sexual desire
11
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Rubber
A
Резин, Caoutchouc, eraser
12
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Dismiss
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Order or allow to leave
Syn: Fire
13
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Attorney
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Lawyer
14
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Witness
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A person who sees an event
15
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Dormitory
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A large bedroom for a number of people in school or institution
16
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Protagonist
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The leading character or one of the major characters in drama
17
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Predator
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An animal that naturally preys on others
18
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Mead
A
1) honey
2) meadow
19
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Shield
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A broad piece of metal used for protection
20
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Shaft
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A long, narrow part forming the handle of a tool or club
21
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Spear
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A weapon with long shaft and pointed tip
22
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Peat
A
Торф
23
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Bog
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Wet muddy ground too soft to support heavy body
24
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Pagan
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A person holding religious beliefs other than those of main world religions
25
Court
1) суд
2) корт
3) двор, площадка
4) (verb) be involved with romantically, typically with the intention of marrying
26
Cowardice
Lack of bravery
27
Noble
Aristocratic
28
Hilt
The handle of a weapon or tool
29
Avian
Of or relating to birds
30
Passerine
Птица из отряда воробьиных
31
Swallow
Ласточка
32
Tidal
Of, relating to, or affected by tide
33
ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
34
peeved
irritated
35
counselor
adviser, lawyer
36
gown
1) платье
| 2) свободная домашняя одежда
37
cap and gown
форма английских профессоров и студентов
38
enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
39
dilemma
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
40
impasse
тупик
41
rectify
put (something) right; correct
42
faux pas
an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
43
marine
морской
44
splinter
a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece
45
trophic
of or relating to feeding and nutrition
46
biomass
the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume
47
frontier
граница
48
fur
the short, fine, soft hair of certain animals
49
rug
ковер
50
rugged
having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
51
vicinity
окрестность
52
annexation
захват, насильственное присоединение
53
exploit
a bold or daring feat
54
rowdy
noisy and disorderly
55
spruce
1) neat in dress and appearance
| 2) fir
56
fir
ель
57
prairie
a large open area of grassland
58
usher
n. a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theatre or at a wedding
v. show or guide (someone) somewhere
59
quite a few
довольно много
60
province
region, area, field, domain
61
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
62
cupboard
a cabinet or closet, usually with a door and shelves, used for storage
63
latent
hidden, concealed
64
amalgamate
combine or unite to form one organization or structure
65
ingenious
clever, original, and inventive
66
rinse
промывать
67
pastime
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby
68
coat
v. cover, spread
69
inscription
words that are written on or cut into a surface
70
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
предположение
71
pictorial
of or expressed in pictures; illustrated
72
dramatist
a person who writes plays
| драматург
73
chorus
хор
74
segregate
set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide
75
cloister
n. монастырь
| v. уединяться
76
replenishment
refilling, replacement, renewal
77
ridge
a long narrow hilltop, mountain range
78
reef
a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea
79
fragrant
having a pleasant or sweet smell
80
bead
a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material, typically rounded and perforated for threading
81
devour
eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
82
congregate
get together, collect, gather, meet
83
fringe
1) a narrow area along the edge of something
2) an area of activity that is related to but not part of whatever is central or most widely accepted
3) a group of people with extreme views or unpopular opinions
84
mustard
горчица
85
judiciously
рассудительно
86
Shrimp
Креветка
87
Topography
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
88
Relief
1) рельеф
| 2) облегчение
89
Dendritic
Having a branched form resembling a tree
90
Radial
Of or arranged like rays or the radii of a circle, diverging in lines from common center
91
Carve
Cut a hard material in order to produce an aesthetically pleasing object or design
92
Trellis
A framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants
93
Outcrop
Rock formation that is visible on the surface
94
Envy
Зависть
95
Rage
Violent, uncontrollable anger
96
Proclaim
Announce officially or publicly
97
Temper
Character, mood, composure
98
Composure
Самообладание, equanimity
99
pursue
преследовать, гнаться за
100
accommodate
provide lodging or sufficient space for (of physical space, especially a building)
syn. adapt
